red/gold/tiger tube Flashcards
additive
no anti coagulant, clot activator
common tests
-cmp (comprehensive metabolic panel) (It can help doctors understand how well your kidneys and liver are working, your fluid balance, and your electrolyte levels)
-thyroid (A gland located beneath the larynx (voice box) that makes thyroid hormone and calcitonin)
-lipids (fats, waxes, oils, hormones)
-troponin (a protein that appears in the blood)
-electrolytes (A substance that breaks up into ions (particles with electrical charges) when it is dissolved in water or body fluids)
-BUN (blood urea nitrogen test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood, which can indicate how well your kidneys are functioning.)
-pregnancy
department
-chemistry (the science that deals with the properties, composition, and structure of substances (defined as elements and compounds)
-serology (The examination of antibodies and other substances in the serum (clear liquid part of the blood). Serology tests are used to look for the presence of antibodies in the blood that show whether a person has been exposed to a virus or other infectious agent.)
-immunology (The study of the body’s immune system.)
directions
invert 5-6 times